3G2

VFR

GRYGLA MUNI - MEL WILKENS FLD

GRYGLA · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,177'
Longest RWY
3,437'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3G2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,177'
MSL · field 1,177' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +11 · X/W 11 kt L

METAR & TAF 3G2

3G2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTVF (THIEF RIVER FALLS RGNL) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at 3G2 may differ.

METAR · KTVF

Observed 18:56Z

KTVF 281856Z AUTO 31015G22KT 10SM BKN049 OVC060 07/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLPNO T00721039
Wind
310° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
375 ft
Ceiling
4,900 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROCKY HAGEN
Address
219 W BELTRAMI STREET, P.O. BOX 76, GRYGLA MN 56727

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 15 kt
RWY 35
351°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 351° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,177 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored171° / 351°3,437 ftTURFStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3G2 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The airport is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Bathroom facilities are at the adjacent parking area.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runways 17 and 35 are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided clear 20 to 1 approach and clear runway safety area.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 218-689-3271.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3G2

Answer card
ICAO
3G2
Name
GRYGLA MUNI - MEL WILKENS FLD
Location
GRYGLA, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,177 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,177 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,437 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

GRYGLA MUNI - MEL WILKENS FLD is in Grygla, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,177 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,437 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field technique and check the surface before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival if you need the local traffic pattern picture. The published remarks also say the runway ends are marked with yellow cones. The field is not plowed in winter. Deer are on and near the airport. Ultralight traffic is also in the area. Keep your scan active in the pattern and on final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need services, contact the airport operator or the field directly before departure. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks at 651-463-5588. Bathroom facilities are at the adjacent parking area. This is a small non-towered turf field. Expect self-announce traffic, local users and seasonal surface issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 3G2 and how long is it?
3G2 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,437 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Is GRYGLA MUNI - MEL WILKENS FLD towered?
No. 3G2 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does 3G2 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3G2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 3G2?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
Which way do you enter the pattern at 3G2?
The facts do not publish a pattern direction. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local CTAF calls to confirm the traffic pattern before arrival.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 3G2?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Is 3G2 usable in winter?
The published remarks say the airport is not plowed during winter months. Check field conditions before you launch, especially after snowfall or freeze-thaw weather.
What should I watch for on final into 3G2?
The remarks call out deer on and near the airport. Ultralight traffic is also in the area. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on short final.

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